Crafting Custom Gear and the MYOG hobby with Heath Jackson.
Heath Jackson, a CFP® professional and founder of TruGrowth Consulting, discusses his unique hobby of making his own gear on the 'Unexpected Hobbies of Financial Advisors' podcast. Hosted by Brian Wright and Joshua Walker, the episode delves into Heath's journey of creating custom tents, leather goods, and clothing modifications. Jackson shares his challenges and triumphs with different sewing machines, emphasizing the importance of using metal over plastic components and finding the right vintage models. The conversation also touches on the integration of his hobby with his family life and professional work, offering insights into his bespoke approach to both gear making and financial consulting.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:38 Meet Heath Jackson: Financial Planner and Gear Maker
01:08 Diving into Gear Making
01:36 The Tent Making Journey
03:23 Challenges and Triumphs in Gear Making
05:27 The Sewing Machine Saga
11:15 Building a Community and Sharing Knowledge
19:26 The Economics of Sewing Machines
21:07 Balancing Hobbies and Family Life
22:40 Fishing Adventures and Custom Gear
24:59 Father-Daughter Fashion Fixes
26:03 Client Problem Solving and Bespoke Creations
28:40 Challenges and Joys of Sewing
31:16 Balancing Hobbies and Family Life
33:23 Words of Wisdom for Aspiring Sewists
35:29 Family Heirlooms and Sentimental Projects
36:52 Finding Heath's Work Online
38:57 Podcast Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts
To find out more about Heath -
TruGrowth Consulting:
https://trulearning.trugrowth.consulting/trugrowth-consulting-home
77GearCo:
https://vsm.diy.myog.77gearco.com/
